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Happy Chinese New Year -My Enter The Dragon Adventure in Chinatown

by Naima Sanowar 0 comments January 23, 2012

A new lunar year began today Monday 23, and according to Chinese astrology, it will be a particularly auspicious one : ” Of the 12 signs, the dragon is the only animal that’s legendary,” explains Ryan Wong, assistant curator at the Museum of Chinese in America. ” It’s a pervasive year icon in Chinese culture. “Read more”

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A Food Crawl Through Clinton Hill – Brooklyn

by Naima Sanowar 2 comments January 20, 2012

On Wednesday I had the most  fabulous time with my fellow blogger Judia Black, author of the amazing Blog enJoie – on our  joint blog post ” Food Crawl Through Clinton Hill” . This is our second joint blog post together, we had the most amazing time at 2011 Food Network’s Food & Wine Festival “Read more”

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The Artist, a movie at the Paris Theatre, Martinis at The St Regis Hotel, what a Fabulous Night.

by Naima Sanowar 4 comments January 16, 2012

When I saw the neon Paris sign, I knew I found a magical gem in the City of Lights. An independent cinema with a lot of history right across the street from The Plaza Hotel and practically attached to Bergdorf’s…  it does not get  more New York than this. Since we got there a bit early, my Mummy friend Andrea “Read more”

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The Best Lunch Deal in New York City- Mojito Cuban Cuisine

by Naima Sanowar 0 comments January 14, 2012

I have been contemplating for a while now whether I should keep this little secret to myself. An oasis I have found in my neighborhood ,Clinton Hill. A place I meet with a few of my wonderful Mummy friends, during the week for lunch… while the kids are safe and sound in school. I have “Read more”

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A Seven Hour Layover Adventure in The Meatpacking District.

by Naima Sanowar 7 comments January 10, 2012

One of  my favorite new shows on the Travel Network is Anthony Bourdain’s “ The Layover“…. ” On the Layover, Tony quickly gathers local intel, faces the enemy of time and distance, gets off the tired old tourist path and tries something new, all within a matter of hours.” This past weekend on a glorious, “Read more”

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The Big Easy at The McKittrick Hotel !!!

by Naima Sanowar 3 comments January 9, 2012

My cousin LaToya and I grew up  together in Trinidad . I later moved to New York City in my late teens, while she migrated to Belgium. Over the years, we have remained close, and look forward to when we are reunited , mostly in New York City for fabulous adventures. Last week she flew “Read more”

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Our Christmas Adventures 2011 – part 2

by Naima Sanowar 2 comments December 27, 2011

I hope you all had the most wonderful Christmas day with your loved ones and friends. Our Christmas adventures continued with The Epicurean Man and I taking Karate Boy to see The Nutcracker on Thursday night. It was a beautiful performance at the BAM theater in Downtown Brooklyn. On Christmas Eve,  our good friends Tamara “Read more”

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Our Christmas Adventures 2011 – part 1

by Naima Sanowar 1 comment December 20, 2011

The Epicurean Man, Karate Boy and I have been making the  most beautiful Christmas memories  this past week. We attended the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for the third year in a row. It seems to be even more spectacular with each year. Braved the long lines to see Santa Claus at Macy’s Santaland , Karate “Read more”

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Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Everyone !!!

by Naima Sanowar 3 comments December 14, 2011

I never let the stress of gift  buying hamper my Christmas cheer. NEVER !!!! My policy has been for the last five years, purchasing Christmas presents ,  strictly  for the kids. Not having to worry about what to buy The Epicurean Man or any other adult, makes my Christmas mood honest and sincere.  This works “Read more”

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It’s Christmas, It’s Christmas, It’s finally Christmas !!!

by Naima Sanowar 4 comments December 11, 2011

Christmas is here once again. All of you who know me, are fully aware of my absolute love of Christmas.  I cannot believe a year has passed since our last Christmas adventures. The Karate Boy and I have been having major fun getting our home decorated for the holiday season. This year we went with “Read more”